Southern California firefighters are taking advantage of calm conditions to attack a small but destructive wildfire in the Santa Barbara County community of Goleta, one of many conflagrations burning in the hot and dry West.

Fire Capt. Dave Zaniboni says there’s no wind at all Saturday morning — a far different situation than Friday night when the fire erupted and was spread wildly by 50 mph (80 kph) gusts.

The blaze consumed an estimated 20 structures, including homes and other types of buildings.

Many of the structures continue to burn but Zaniboni says the forward spread of the fire has been stopped. It’s estimated at 100 acres (40.5 hectares) or less.

The cause of the fire remains unknown. It erupted in the midst of a triple-digit heat wave that has sent humidity levels plunging, making conditions ripe for fires.

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11:56 p.m.

Wildfires that have destroyed dozens of buildings and caused at least one death continue to ravage California as a heat wave sweeps the southern part of the state.